Civics
NonDoc journalists report on the civic realm in Oklahoma and beyond. Our site also publishes a variety of commentary pieces about civic matters. As a site category, "Civics" encompasses three subcategories: Education, Health Care and Politics.
Book review: ‘Addicted to Reform’ explains teacher shortages
It couldn’t have been financial hardships that drove teaching talent out of our state. After all, reports of state budget cuts are just fake...
The next OU president: Five potential candidates
With University of Oklahoma President David Boren announcing his retirement plans, the university's Board of Regents will be tasked with choosing the next OU...
After 23 years, David Boren to retire as OU president
University of Oklahoma President David Boren announced this afternoon that he will retire at the end of the school year, effective June 30, contingent upon...
Move it, move on: ECU’s public cross in an age of austerity
This year, Oklahoma earned another shameful distinction as the national leader in cuts to higher education. The Legislature’s latest corporate-sponsored shortfall continued a five-year...
OIPA: GPT raise would hurt ‘access to capital’ and jobs
In a third-floor conference room at the Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association's headquarters, OIPA president Tim Wigley listened Monday as two oil and gas executives...
Oklahoma seeking plan to combat opioid epidemic
(Editor’s note: This story was authored by Jeff Raymond and Mollie Bryant of Oklahoma Watch and appears here in accordance with the non-profit journalism organization’s republishing terms.)
Oklahoma...
Editorial: 67 percent support for GPT hike means #okleg should listen
A new poll commissioned by a group of longtime Oklahoma oil and gas executives says two-thirds of the voting public wants to eliminate the...
AP classes, tests enjoy ‘a prestige beyond merits’
Alina Tugend’s article in Sunday’s New York Times Magazine, Who Benefits from the Expansion of AP Classes?, explains why advanced placement (AP) controversies are...
Fallin’s special session call includes chance for teacher raise
Gov. Mary Fallin officially called for a special session of the 56th Legislature to begin Monday, Sept. 25, but her directive to lawmakers was...
Oklahoma lacking special education teachers
(Editor’s note: This story was authored by Jennifer Palmer of Oklahoma Watch and appears here in accordance with the non-profit journalism organization’s republishing terms.)
Special education teachers have...
